Personally I could see if this woman was concerned due to the drought and a hot ember possibly igniting a fire but for the smell?

Just because she doesn't like the smell don't ruin it for everyone else. Perhaps the neighbor could move the firepit so that it was not as close to the house?

I agree, don't ruin it for everyone else. I don't have a fire pit yet, but have been looking at getting a propane one so it'll be enjoyable to sit out in the Fall/Winter months.

I can see where fire pits are nice, but I agree your whole house smells like smoke. Most people just burn wood. But some goofs put in trash and etc and leaves that are green. Then this is what causes the problem. I swhat stumps me is public records indiacte that this women did not come out and vote in the Primary. I would think that a councilperson would be more apt to listen to someone that actually takes the time and come and out and vote for them.

people burn crap all the time in my neighborhood. if its really smelly i shut my window. i like being able to have a fire and relax. rather close a window than sacrifice my fire pit.

We have a free standing fire pit but have not used it so far. If only wood or those manufactured fireplace logs are used, I don't see a problem. There are gas fired pits on the market, too. Would they be banned? We get smoke and odors from neighbors' barbeque grills, too. Should they be banned as well???

And what about people that have fireplaces or woodburning stoves in their house, I guess they should get rid of them.

I agree with most above. When does it stop? I don't particularly like the smell of seafood, but don't have a meltdown when my neighbor cooks fish. I simply close my windows, if necessary. Now if said neighbor is burning tires, or small woodland creatures in the back yard, then yes, time to say something. As MaryAnn and Turtle said - what's next? Woodstoves, fireplaces, grills? There are bigger issues in this world! I'm new to the Borough but I would have to think there is already some ban on burning "rubbish". Enforce that, but don't get carried away.

If this was a safety or health issue, then I could understand it. But because someone doesnt like the "smell"??...that's absurd! However I agree they should enforce what can and cannot be burned. Wood, yes. Plastic and trash, no. I will be one pissed off resident if they ban open fires completely.

Interesting! Back in 2005-2006, I called the borough, to be a good citizen, before I purchased a fire pit. I asked if they were allowed in the borough, and was told no - they were not. I asked about a chimnea, and was told that because they were enclosed, that it was alright to own one of those, so that's what I bought. I've used it maybe three times since purchasing it, but the people who live behind me on Main Street own a fire pit which they've had for years! I was also told during that same phone call that if a fire in my chimnea bothered a neighbor, I would have to stop burning, but that it was the only fire I could have in my back yard, because there was a closed environment, and that fire pits were not allowed.

Really! Banning firepits! Ridiculous! Might as well ban smoking, cars, noise, fun....because living IN TOWN means when you have windows open you will smell/ hear everything. Before you know people won't be able to walk down the streets because somebody will be complaining! Can we focus on more pressing issues..

I get burning the trash and leaves, cause honestly my how reeks right now from someone burning outside. I like firepits though they are cool, wood only tho! And be careful with fire, there are way too many fires in royersford!!! I haven't even lived here a year and I've seen 3 houses on fire!